Over 650 Liters of Soup, 72 Dozen Muffins and Countless Sandwiches Made to Help Feed the Hungry
Students and staff at Kenora Catholic have made over 650 liters of soup, 72 dozen muffins and countless sandwiches since September to help feed the hungry within the community. Staff members bring in various ingredients to contribute to making the large pots of homemade soup, and various classes throughout the board dedicate time to preparing meals.
Mariette Martineau, Religious Education and Family Life Coordinator explains why the schools and students are involved. "Service is a core value and priority within Kenora Catholic's educational program. Giving to others builds our community and fills our spirits with a sense of purpose and well-being, and we are able to help those in need. It's an incredible win, win for everyone involved. The practice of service is a core value that we try to instil in each of our students."
For over a decade, students from St. Thomas Aquinas High School have been serving lunch at the Agape Table Soup Kitchen.
"Our students have been serving lunch at the Knox United Church's Agape Table on Fridays for over 13 years," says Dean Woodbeck, Chaplain for St. Thomas Aquinas High School. "Students are very willing to be part of the service. Some are a little nervous if they have not experienced this kind of service before but once they serve lunch a few Fridays they are more comfortable. To me, it's a natural fit as we try to live our calling of service to others."
During community service opportunities, students are learning about the importance of the food, the value of service and how their efforts are able to help people within the community.